The Bruins might have some additional defensive help on Sunday

Mark Daniels Friday, May 17, 2013

There’s a chance that Claude Julien could get some his defensive pieces back for Sunday’s Game 2 against the Rangers.

Julien was without veteran defensemen Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference and Wade Redden for last night’s Game 1 overtime win. All three were out with undisclosed injuries and in their places were three rookies Dougie Hamilton, Matt Bartkowski and Torey Krug.

Julien said that with two days off between games, there is a possibility the Bruins could get back one or some of their injured defensemen.

“It’s a little early to say. But again it is two days and two days in the playoffs makes a big difference as far as getting guys back,” Julien said. “So there is a possibility. That much I can say. Whether it will or not, it’s too early to say right now.”

Julien praised the job that his three rookie defensemen did last night. He said that the Bruins’ transition game was good and all three helped the cause.

“They did exactly what they had to do and that’s why I commend them for such a great job,” Julien said. “They didn’t sit on their heels. They didn’t freeze and try to move the puck standing still. They carried it when they had the ice and there’s no doubt that gave us a real good transition game. Whether some of those guys come back or not, we have to do the same thing.”